Cost of living in Spain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 89) | R$ 36 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 34 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 5.84 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.68 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 4.91 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,204 (R$ 6,402) | R$ 3,728 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €829 (R$ 4,409) | R$ 2,506 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (R$ 672) | R$ 595 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €789 (R$ 4,195) | R$ 2,629 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 (R$ 3,087) | R$ 1,696 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (R$ 464) | R$ 510 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 155) | R$ 89 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (R$ 1,863) | R$ 1,998 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (R$ 500) | R$ 628 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (R$ 417) | R$ 250 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (R$ 154) | R$ 247 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (R$ 444) | R$ 410 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (R$ 476) | R$ 304 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 (R$ 139,085) | R$ 116,376 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.54 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (R$ 167) | R$ 230 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 22 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (R$ 338) | R$ 265 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.28 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (R$ 98) | R$ 55 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (R$ 169) | R$ 113 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 83) | R$ 66 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (R$ 268) | R$ 210 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (R$ 252) | R$ 199 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (R$ 2,565) | R$ 4,212 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 0.90) | R$ 1.29 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (R$ 262) | R$ 125 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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